GOT AN INVITATION
>From the film "Swing Hostess" (1944)
(Jay Livingston / Ray Evans)


Martha Tilton (Film Soundtrack) - 1944


You got an invitation, a solid invitation
To join a lot of fellahs you knew
Send your resignation to each affiliation
And reach the Union Station at two

Hot music, there'll be hot music
You'll be gettin' your rent for free
There'll be steak and mashed potatoes

Movies will be cheaper, you'll travel in a sleeper
You'll have a Jeep to take you around
If you see some action, you'll be the big attraction
At celebrations all over town

Hey laddie, gotta help your Uncle Sam keep healthy
He's our Daddy
(I'll read the regulation, I'll accept the invitation)
'Cause you're gonna help the Nation settle ev'ry altercation
(So, I'm taking a vacation from my private occupation)
You may give a demonstration that will bring a decoration
(And my future destination may be any battle station)
(So, so long, gang)



(Transcribed by Mel Priddle - January 2016)